Support Worker – Full Time, Permanent Location: Kirknewton Salary: £12.60 per hour Requirement: Applicants must be drivers or live locally due to our rural location, limited public transport, and shift patterns. Join Real Life Options Group – Empowering People to Live Their Best Lives Are you a caring, trustworthy, and enthusiastic individual who wants to make a genuine difference in people’s lives? At Real Life Options Group, we’re looking for someone like you to join our dedicated team in Kirknewton. You will be supporting seven men across two separate dwellings, helping them to live independently and enjoy life to the fullest. Our service users are active and social – they love going to the cinema, watching tribute bands, enjoying pantomimes, and relaxing with takeaway nights. About the Service The service is based in a beautifully converted Old Steadings surrounded by farmland, with a relaxed and homely atmosphere. Just a short walk away, you'll even find horses to feed at the stables. It’s a peaceful and welcoming environment that our staff and service users truly appreciate. You’ll be providing tailored support to each individual, which may include: Personal care and administering medication Assisting with meals, home maintenance, appointments, and finances Encouraging community involvement and social activities Promoting independence and self-confidence No two days are the same, and you’ll be making a real difference every step of the way. Shift Pattern and Hours You will work as part of a rota-based team covering the following shifts: 07:30am – 03:30pm 02:00pm – 10:00pm 09:45pm – 07:45am (Waking Nights) What We Offer We value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: 28 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro-rata) Accredited training and ongoing development Employer contributory pension scheme Mileage paid at 35p per mile (up to 10,000 miles per year) Additional benefits include: Health Cash Plan (available for full and part-time staff) £10,000 Life Cover Employee Assistance Programme, including medical and counselling support Discounts through our Reward Gateway platform Cycle to Work Scheme Financial wellbeing support Refer a Friend bonus scheme Staff recognition initiatives Access to the Blue Light discount programme What We’re Looking For We welcome applicants who reflect our workplace values: Respect, Honesty, Responsibility, and Excellence. If you can identify with six or more of the following qualities, you could be the perfect fit: Honest | Good Communicator | Strong Values | Flexible | Passionate | Self-Motivated | Reliable | Caring | Inclusive Previous experience is desirable but not essential, as full training is provided. You must be willing to complete an enhanced Adult PVG for this role. Ready to Apply? Join Real Life Options Group, a values-driven organisation committed to inclusion, empowerment, and high-quality support. Please note that initial contact will usually be made by email, so check your inbox and junk/spam folders regularly. We are an equal opportunities employer. If you have a disability, medical condition, or learning difficulty that may affect your performance during selection, we are happy to make reasonable adjustments. Let us know how we can support you.